词汇表

英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例

noun C2
/ˈfeɪ.tə.lɪ.zəm/

the belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable

"He embraced fatalism, believing that nothing he did could change his destiny."

adjective C2
/ˈfæð.əm.ləs/

impossible to understand or measure; very deep

"The ocean seemed fathomless as it stretched to the horizon."

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adjective C2
/ˈfætʃuəs/

silly or foolish, especially in a self-satisfied way

"His fatuous comments during the meeting annoyed everyone."

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noun C2
/ˈfɔːltˌfaɪndər/

a person who habitually finds fault with others

"He is such a faultfinder that nothing anyone does is ever good enough."

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faun

noun C2
/fɔːn/

a mythological creature that is half human and half goat

"The sculpture depicted a playful faun dancing in the forest."

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noun C2
/foʊ ˈpɑː/

a social blunder or mistake in etiquette

"He committed a major faux pas by forgetting her birthday."

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adjective C2
/ˈfɔːnɪŋ/

displaying exaggerated flattery or affection

"Her fawning compliments made everyone uncomfortable."

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faze

verb C2
/feɪz/

to disturb or disconcert someone; to cause to feel unsettled

"She was not fazed by the unexpected question."

noun C2
/ˈfiːəlti/

loyalty or allegiance, especially to a sovereign or lord

"The knight swore fealty to his king."

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adjective C2
/ˈfiːbraɪl/

having or showing the symptoms of a fever; or highly excitable or agitated

"The patient was in a febrile state with high temperature."

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adjective C2
/ˈfɛkləs/

lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

"His feckless attitude at work caused several missed deadlines."

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adjective C2
/ˈfiːkənd/

producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile

"The fecund soil produced a bountiful harvest this year."

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noun C2
/fiːˈkʌndɪti/

the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility

"The fecundity of the river delta supports diverse wildlife."

adjective C2
/ˈfiːbəlˌmaɪndɪd/

lacking intelligence or mental capacity; foolish or weak-minded

"The feebleminded man struggled to understand basic instructions."

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feint

noun C2
/feɪnt/

a deceptive or pretended movement, especially in fighting or sports

"The boxer made a feint to the left before striking to the right."

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verb C2
/fəˈlɪsɪteɪt/

to congratulate someone; to express happiness for someone's success

"We felicitated her on winning the award."

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adjective C2
/fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness

"She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood."

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noun C2
/fəˈlɪsɪti/

intense happiness; the ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts

"She was known for her felicity in conversation and cheerful nature."

adjective C2
/fəˈloʊniəs/

relating to or involved in serious criminal activity

"He was charged with felonious assault after the incident."

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noun C2
/ˈfɛndər/

a part of a vehicle that frames a wheel well to protect against mud or debris

"The car's fender was dented in the accident."

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noun C2
/ˈfɜːrnəri/

a place or greenhouse where ferns are cultivated

"The garden's fernery was full of exotic plants."

adjective C2
/ˈfer.əs/

containing or consisting of iron

"Ferrous metals are commonly used in construction."

Fervid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈfɜːr.vɪd/

intensely passionate or enthusiastic

"He wrote a fervid letter expressing his love."

adjective C2
/ˈfɛstəl/

relating to a festival or celebration

"The hall was decorated in a festal manner for the wedding."

verb C2
/ˈfɛstər/

to become worse or more intense, often through neglect or infection

"If grievances are ignored, they may fester into resentment."

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fete

noun C2
/feɪt/

a celebration or festival, often in honor of someone

"The village held a grand fete to celebrate the harvest."

noun C2
/ˈfetiʃ/

an object believed to have magical powers or to be inhabited by a spirit

"The villagers treated the statue as a powerful fetich."

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fetid

adjective C2
/ˈfɛtɪd/

having a strong, unpleasant smell

"The fetid smell from the garbage was unbearable."

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fetter

verb C2
/ˈfɛtər/

to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom

"The strict rules fettered the creativity of the students."

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Fez

noun C2
/fez/

a flat-topped conical red hat with a tassel, traditionally worn in some Middle Eastern countries

"He wore a traditional fez during the cultural festival."

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fiat

noun C2
/ˈfiːæt/

an official order or decree; authoritative command

"The new policy was enacted by royal fiat."

fiducial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/fɪˈdjuːʃəl/

based on trust or confidence; serving as a standard of reference

"The fiducial point on the map ensures accurate measurements."

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fiduciary

noun C2
/fɪˈduːʃieri/

a person who holds assets in trust for someone else; related to trust and responsibility

"The lawyer acted as a fiduciary for his client’s estate."

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fief

noun C2
/fiːf/

an estate of land held under the feudal system; a domain or area of control

"The knight was granted a fief by the lord for his service."

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noun C2
/ˈfɪɡmənt/

something invented or imaginary; a fabrication of the mind

"The story of the haunted house is just a figment of her imagination."

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filch

verb C2
/fɪltʃ/

to steal something in a sneaky or petty way

"He tried to filch a candy bar from the shop."

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filial

adjective C2
/ˈfɪliəl/

relating to a son or daughter; showing respect or affection toward parents

"He showed filial respect by caring for his aging parents."

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filibuster

noun, verb C2
/ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/

a tactic of delaying legislative action by prolonged speech; to use such a tactic

"The senator filibustered for hours to prevent the bill from passing."

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noun C2
/ˈfɪlɪɡri/

delicate ornamental work of fine wire, usually of gold or silver

"The necklace was decorated with intricate gold filigree."

filly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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filly

noun C2
/ˈfɪli/

a young female horse

"The filly ran swiftly across the meadow."

finagle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/fɪˈneɪɡəl/

to obtain something by cleverness or trickery

"He finagled a free ticket by pretending to be a VIP guest."

finch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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finch

noun C2
/fɪntʃ/

a small songbird with a short, stout bill

"A colorful finch perched on the branch singing sweetly."

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noun C2
/ˈfaɪnəri/

expensive or elaborate clothes, decorations, or accessories

"She attended the party in her finest finery."

finicky definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈfɪnɪki/

difficult to please; very particular about details

"He is so finicky about his food that he only eats organic vegetables."

noun C2
/ˈfaɪər.brænd/

a person who is passionate about a cause, often inciting change or action

"The activist was a true firebrand, inspiring everyone around him to join the protest."

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adjective C2
/ˈfɪt.fəl/

occurring in irregular bursts; not continuous or steady

"He had a fitful sleep due to the storm."

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Flabby

adjective C2
/ˈflæb.i/

soft and loose; lacking firmness or muscle tone; weak

"His flabby arms showed he needed to exercise more."

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adjective C2
/ˈflæks.ɪd/

soft, limp, or lacking firmness

"The fruit was overripe and flaccid."

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noun C2
/ˈflæɡ ˌɒfɪsər/

a senior naval officer entitled to fly a flag to mark the command

"The flag-officer reviewed the fleet before the ceremony."

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verb C2
/ˈflædʒəˌleɪt/

to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline

"In history, some monks would flagellate themselves as penance."